Steyr 970

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Steyr 970 is a robust utility tractor, produced between 1992 and 1994, designed to meet various agricultural needs. It is powered by a Steyr 3.1L three-cylinder turbo diesel engine with a displacement of 190.2 cubic inches, delivering 70 horsepower at 2300 rpm and 197 lb-ft of torque at 1300 rpm. With hydrostatic power steering and disc brakes, this model provides ease of maneuverability and reliable stopping power. It comes standard with a cab, ensuring comfort for the operator, and offers a synchromesh transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, addressing a range of tasks through versatile speed options. The tractor's 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis ensures excellent traction in difficult terrain. It stands out with its hitch lift capacity of 5,954 lbs and multiple PTO speeds, making it a capable and versatile partner for a wide range of agricultural operations.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 70

Transmission: Synchromesh

Drive Type: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive)

Operating Weight: 6,461

Fuel Type: Diesel

Steyr 970 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 64% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Below Average

Greater than 12% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 3% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: WD301.87
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 190.2
Bore (in): 4.13
Stroke (in): 4.72
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 70

Transmission

Type: Synchromesh
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 150
Width (in): -
Height (in): 94.9
Operating Weight (lb): 6,461

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 750
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1000

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive)
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1994
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 5,954 pounds
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Disc
Hydraulic System Type: -